Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

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Tax & Legal • 31 Jul 2025

New seller disclosure laws in Qld next week: What investors NEED to know

With Queensland’s new seller disclosure regime set to begin on 1 August 2025, an industry expert has urged investors to familiarise themselves with the new changes to...

Tax & Legal • 30 Jul 2025

New super tax sparks SMSF shake-up: What property investors need to know

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are in sharp focus again, with legislative reform and political uncertainty shaping how investors approach property through their...

Tax & Legal • 28 Jul 2025

How an LMI waiver can save you $20k and cut years off your investing journey

A little-known lending policy could shave years off an investor’s property journey and put $20,000 back in their pocket.

Tax & Legal • 23 Jul 2025

Auction underquoting taskforce targets Melbourne’s north

Victoria’s auction underquoting taskforce has targeted Melbourne’s north to ensure compliance after a recent surge in complaints.

Tax & Legal • 18 Jul 2025

Darwin builder hit with $40k fine over unpaid wages

A residential builder in Darwin has been penalised over $44,000 for neglecting to back-pay a former staff member, following multiple warnings from the Fair Work...

Tax & Legal • 15 Jul 2025

WA agent cops 2-year ban for ‘bewildering’ breach of landlord duties

A Perth agent has received a two-year ban after a tribunal found he showed a “fundamental misunderstanding” of his duties, asserting during a hearing that the...

Tax & Legal • 11 Jul 2025

Operator of Melbourne rooming house facing charges

The director of a Melbourne rental accommodation services company is facing court on charges of operating a rooming house without a licence.

Tax & Legal • 07 Jul 2025

WA builders under pressure following controversies

The Western Australian government has launched a review of home building contract laws to enhance consumer protections amid a rise in legal disputes involving state...

Tax & Legal • 01 Jul 2025

NSW strata owners get fairer, clearer rules

From 1 July 2025, NSW strata laws change to provide property owners with greater fairness, promote sustainability, and simplify renovations, accessibility upgrades, and...

Tax & Legal • 30 Jun 2025

NSW strengthens landlord oversight with new rental reforms

A new legislation has been submitted to NSW parliament to crack down on misleading advertisements and restrict the types of personal information that can be collected in...